Clifford Joy Rogers

Clifford Joy "Doc" Rogers (December 20, 1897 – May 18, 1962) was an American politician who served as the 22nd Governor of Wyoming from January 3, 1953 until January 3, 1955. He was a Republican[1][2] Rogers also served as State Treasurer of Wyoming twice (1946-1950, 1958-1962). As secretary of state, he succeeded to the Wyoming governorship when Governor Frank A. Barrett resigned in 1953 to join the United States Senate. Seeking a full term, Rogers lost in the 1954 Republican primary to Milward Simpson.[3] Rogers was born in Clarion, Iowa.

For the professor of history of the United States, see Clifford J. Rogers.
Clifford "Doc" Rogers
22nd Governor of Wyoming
In office
January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1955
Preceded byFrank A. Barrett
Succeeded byMilward Simpson
13th Secretary of State of Wyoming
In office
January 1, 1951 – January 3, 1955
GovernorFrank A. Barrett
Himself
Preceded byArthur G. Crane
Succeeded byEverett T. Copenhaver
15th & 19th Treasurer of Wyoming
In office
January 6, 1947 – January 1, 1951
GovernorLester C. Hunt
Arthur G. Crane
Preceded byEarl Wright
Succeeded byJ.R. Mitchell
In office
1959-1962
GovernorJohn J. Hickey
Jack R. Gage
Preceded byCharles B. Morgan
Succeeded byRichard J. Luman
Personal details
Born(1897-12-20)December 20, 1897
Clarion, Iowa
DiedMay 18, 1962(1962-05-18) (aged 64)
Political partyRepublican

References
  1. Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. Elections, Wyoming Governor's elections, 1954 and 1958
  2. Wyoming State Archives biography Archived 2011-06-04 at the Wayback Machine. Accessed January 17, 2007
  3. "Final Returns Listed in State’s Record-Breaking Primary Vote," Afton Star Valley Independent, Sept. 17, 1954. https://newspaperarchive.com/afton-star-valley-independent-sep-17-1954-p-1/

See also
  • List of Governors of Wyoming
Political offices
Preceded by
Arthur G. Crane		 Secretary of State of Wyoming
1951-1955		 Succeeded by
Everett T. Copenhaver
Preceded by
Frank A. Barrett		 Governor of Wyoming
January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1955		 Succeeded by
Milward L. Simpson
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